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October 24, 2007

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I didn't catch this on the first listen to Chris Dodd's new ad, but as his barbershop scene fades at the very end, he asks the barber, "How much are these haircuts?"

It's an obvious shot at John Edwards, and seems to be part of a broader move by Dodd to attempt to occupy what had been, specifically, Edwards' place in the race: As the hero of the online Left and the voice of confrontation, rather than compromise, with the administration.

It's still of course quite a longshot, and Dodd's long record and senatorial mien don't always make him the best fit for that argument, which with Edwards has an "outsider" overlay. But Dodd's current push in Iowa, and his case that he's both the man of the left and the electable guy in the race, seems aimed at Edwards' flank.

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something I am curious about---maybe there is a clearinghouse collection of rules of various states regarding delegate selection---but how many states, if any, are winner take all?
What happens if---let's say Missouri votes 30 percent for Hillary, 21 percent for Obama, 24 percent for Edwards, 9 for Biden, 11 for Dodd, and the rest is scattered among the others? would 50 delegates break down to 20 for Hillary, 16 for Edwards, and 14 for Obama? (I think anybody who gets less than 15 percent gets none, but I might be wrong.)
Why has there been zero speculation about the possibility of Hillary going to the convention with 40 percent of the delegates---with the other 60 strongly opposed to her being nominated?

Ben---I challenge you to find or ask for commentary from sources for which you have a reasonable level of respect, regarding what is likely to happen if Hillary goes to the convention with 40 percent of the delegates, with the other 60 percent scattered and strongly opposed to her being nominated. Change the math if you want, but ask the question.
I don't believe anyone will say anything to you, (other than the standard non answer "that will not happen").
I doubt you will ask---but there is your challenge.

Dodd should be ashamed of himself, echoing empty RNC talking points like that, especially when they so obviously have no relation to how one will govern if elected. Lame. And unnecessary, frankly - he's got a good enough case to make for himself without that kind of cheap shot.